How do I translate these songs into Russian?

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H�kon

It's my mother's birthday party in a week and my sister and I are singing some of her favorite songs in french and russian. Two of those songs are "Joan" & "Pierre & Marrianne" by canadian artist Heather Dale. (Yes I realize both these songs about french people, but my sister really wanted a chance to sing these in russian.) I would like to know what good "thought-for-thought" translations are. I would try Google translate, but I have no idea how "artistically" accurate that engine is. Thank You. For your convenience, Here are the lyrics:

" I am as God made me, I have no desire, For a mouth at my breast or a pot on the fire, I heed the high voices;I go where I'm sent, To mow down the men who refuse to repent, I'm a scythe, in a field full of briars.

And they won't call me Mother, or Sister, or Wife, They will know me or not by the strength of my life, I will burn with a light of my own. They'll know me as Joan. They'll know me as Joan.

The courage of Catherine, the flames of the forge, Sword of Saint Michael, the blood of Saint George, I take what I'm given, I follow my truth, I gladly abandon the bloom of my youth, I'm the lashing, that falls from the scourge.

And they won't call me Mother, or Sister, or Wife, They will know me or not by the strength of my life, I will burn with a light of my own. They'll know me as Joan. They'll know me as Joan.

I fight where God tells me, I never ask why, I've bloodied the Devil, with steel from on high, I kill without consequence, heed no Man's law. I sift out the righteous like grain from the straw. I am Judgment, and Heaven is nigh.

And they won't call me Mother, or Sister, or Wife, They will know me or not by the strength of my life, I will burn with a light of my own. They'll know me as Joan."

AND

"There was a fair and youthful man
Called pierre le blanc was he
who loved a girl called marianne
who lived in far paris.
One day there came by messenger
a letter in her hand
that begged him come and marry her
and travel across the land.

"ho ho!" said pierre, "my fortune's fair
my lady calls to me!"
He packed his bags upon his mare
and off on the quest went he.

Once in Provence, he met by chance
a man whos back was bare,
"good sir", said he, "come pity me
I have not a stitch to wear.
I'll offer for your threadbare cloak
This blessed and rare acorn
that grows into a silver oak
sure as the Lord was born."

"Ho ho!" said Pierre, "My fortune's fair
to own such a useful tree!"
He tucked it safe in his underwear
and went off cloaklessly.

As Piere rode on, he chanced upon
a man who came beside,
"Good sir," said he, "it saddens me
To see the poor beast you ride.
That nag won't carry you a mile
Then she'll be surely dead;
To save you trouble, give her here
I'll give you this ass instead.

"Ho ho!" said Pierre, "My fortune's fair
To dodge a calamity!"
So off he went on the donkey's back
To travel toward Paris.

As Pierre approached the city gates
A beggar raised a cry,
"By God, it is the King of France!"
And bowed as Pierre rode by.
"Your Majesty, I know it's you
Though you don't wear your crown
For royal men ride as you do
A'jouncing up and down."

"Ho ho!" said Pierre, "My fortune's fair,
Mistaken for King Louis!"
He gave his purse with a lofty air
For the beggar's flattery.

As Pierre rode down the Paris street
A'waving left and right
Marianne came out to greet
her bold and shining knight.
"My dear! I bring you my good ass,
I'm told I ride it well;
I've got a gift in my underwear
We'll share at the wedding bell!"

"Ho ho!" said she, "My fortune's fair
To find such a lusty man!"
So with their wedding ends the tale
Of Pierre and Marianne."

P.S. There is also one stanza from a song "Huron Carol" (also by Heather Dale) that we both would like to sing in russian. Lyrics are:

"Let Christian men take heart today the devil’s rule is done;
Let no man heed the devil more,
For jesus Christ is come
But hear ye all what angels sing:
How mary maid bore Jesus King.
Iesus Ahattonnia, Jesus is born, Iesus Ahattonnia.
Three chieftans saw before Noel
A star as bright as day,
“so fair a sign,” the cheiftans said,
“shall lead us where it may.”
For Jesu told the chieftans three:
“the star will bring you here to me.”
Iesus Ahattonnia, Jesus is born, Iesus Ahattonnia."

Answer
There is this website called Lyrics Translate (http://lyricstranslate.com/en/how-request-translation) where you can request such a translation.

What to get for my guy friend's 18th Birthday?

Tanzy

He is turning 18 and he lives across the country (which sucks). We are really good friends and we are planning on hooking up soon. Regardless of that, we are pretty close and text pretty much everyday. I want to get him something simple, sweet and special. Any ideas? Im open to all sorts.
Remember he's a couple thousand miles away and to take a flight to him at this time is impossible, unfortunately.
And thanks in advance! :)
Just a little clarification when i say hooking up I mean as in a relationship...not a one night kinda thing..

Answer
One option is to call up a florist in his current city and order a gift basket (not necessarily flowers; you can request cheeses and candies instead) to be delivered to his home or workplace.

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